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    Watching avi. on a DVD Player

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ozymandias, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    How do I burn my avi. files into a watchable DVD? I have Alcohol 120% and DVD Shrink, and Roxio Creator Business Edition. I can get other software too if I need it. Also, if possible, can I make a menu?
     
    ozymandias, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. Michel.K

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    ConvertXtoDVD is the easiet program that does that, it makes menus automatic and converts it just buy adding the .avi movie and pushing the "convert" button. Very easy to use and works great to make DVD's. It costs money though ;)
     
    Michel.K, Dec 31, 2008
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    The Invisible Man Notebook Geek

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    I`ll 2nd ConvertXtoDVD, its what i use and its excellent and very easy to use.
     
    The Invisible Man, Dec 31, 2008
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  4. goodspeed(TPF)

    goodspeed(TPF) Notebook Deity

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    Roxio should have an option to convert that to a video CD or a super video CD. I use NERO but hopefully you have such an option. Keep us posted.
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 31, 2008
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  5. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    or Try HandBrake , A Open Source DVD Authoring tool which now supports importing files
     
    vinumsv, Dec 31, 2008
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  6. duksandfish

    duksandfish Notebook Consultant

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    DVD Flick is exactly the same (if not better) and free!

    Edit: Oh yeah. I think it does simple menus too
     
    duksandfish, Dec 31, 2008
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Some new DVD players also support DivX and XviD, check yours and see if it does too . Then you don't need to convert.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 31, 2008
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  8. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    Anything for mkv format too?
     
    ozymandias, Jan 1, 2009
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  9. duksandfish

    duksandfish Notebook Consultant

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    Have a look at the features page of DVD Flick.
    It supports most videos, in nearly eery format; a bit like VLC.
     
    duksandfish, Jan 1, 2009
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    FAVC is also real good if you want to convert AVI to DVD. But you can get a DVD player that plays AVI for about $30 US....Why bother?
     
    olyteddy, Jan 1, 2009
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  11. Hiker

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    i've tried DVD Fick a couple times but could get the menu feature to work. perhaps it's my system or DVD player. I just read in the Flick forums that using simple black may help. Next time I'll try that.

    Of course, if I upgrade my standalone player I'll get the type that plays other formats than .vob
     
    Hiker, Jan 1, 2009
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